Home Improvement

Thinking of remodeling? Have you stopped to consider how transforming a bedroom into a home office might impact the value of the home? One of the most common questions homeowners have when thinking of remodeling is how much the work will add or detract from the value of the home. You'll find answers to those questions and more in this section of ActiveRain.

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Chris B Johnson, REALTOR® Ventura County Trends Ventura County Neighborhood Values and ReportsDuring the month of August beach days and summer vacations give way — however much we wish they wouldn’t — to the return of school and work. From boosting home security to prepping weekni...
08/02/2015

As a luxury real estate marketing professional, it is important to stay abreast of the new technology that is evolving in the Green Eco Smart Industry. Here is something we discovered yesterday, when were having lunch at Honor Bar in Santa Barbara. The picture above shows the pedestal of one of...
07/31/2015

But We Have New Windows Installed I got a chance to look at some new windows that were install not too long ago with a wood rot problem. The problem is not in the new windows but the original framing and trim of the original window. The retrofitted windows should have included a better job of c...
07/31/2015

Appliance colors come and go!Some of us have lived through the harvest gold and avocado green era, and likely lived in houses with these appliance colors. If you've got a great memory, or are a bit older, you may remember turquoise or even pink appliance color choices. Historically, appliances ha...
07/29/2015

1503 Oak #213 Evanston IL 60201 SoldWe closed on 1503 Oak #213 at the Oak Courts condominium complex. With only 13 days on the market my client, the seller was very happy. A 2 bedroom and 2 bath property right on the edge of downtown Evanston. Everyone was thrilled with this transaction.If you ar...
07/30/2015

Don't forget to score the caulk line first!If you're removing your baseboards for new flooring, don't forget to take a razor knife and score the top of the baseboard caulk line where the baseboard meets the wall. If you don't do this you're going to tear the paper on the drywall and create a whol...
08/01/2015

There are so many stories... Drove away from the car lot with mom in a new Ford Probe in 1998 and went to the grocery store. A cart hit my car. Not the kind of T-bone we wanted. Driving another agent down 635 in Dallas and we get rear ended. Hard. About 2 weeks old, that car... Thanksgiving Day 2...
06/09/2015

Sam Shueh, Realtor, Silicon Valley, CA Many home owners do not or wish to have a green made made turf. In California, it is not a preferred choice. Many municipalities have taken serious steps to reduce water usage. I am in northern California for 4th year in a row w...
05/29/2015

Call DUCTZ. Dryer vent fires cause hundreds of thousands of damage each year, in addition to untold loss of property and life. New Residential dryer manufacturers recommend a safety inspection (and cleaning if necessary) annually in order to comply with warranties (every 6 months for commercial...
07/31/2015

SynLawn Goes Above and Beyond With Service and Quality Our backyard has been an ongoing issue ever since our second golden retriever, Maverick decided to join our family. Who knew that a second golden could create such havoc on a lawn? Early this spring, we had all of the sod replaced in our bac...
07/30/2015

That Doesn't Look Safe, I'll Be There Tomorrow To Fix That Railing I have been getting a bunch of calls for the repair and replacement of railings this week, seems that many has started to notice that they have a problem and need help. This is important because the risk to injury is great and n...
07/31/2015

When cleaning windows, lets get one thing clear. Sparkling window is the desire of everyone. Clean, bright shiny windows can add a new look to every house. Like furniture, windows require their own cleaning methodology to keep them looking new and tidy.Here are a few simple ideas to give your win...
08/01/2015

Sometimes looking at the big picture is the right thing to do. But sometimes narrowing ones focus and looking at details feels appropriate, and that's what I decided to do on a recent walk through the grand, beautiful San Francisco neighborhood of Seacliff. While the grace and beauty of large Me...
07/24/2015

You know that slimey pinkish, red buildup on the inside of shower curtains/doors, bathtubs and tile and grout? I mistakenly thought it was mineral buildup from the water. Wrong.... It is the result of a bacteria called Serratia marcescens that produces a red color, or dye, called Prodigiosin, whi...
07/13/2015

We have your back when it comes to remodelingThat is just what it means to be a 203k consultant or renovation/remodel consultant. Most people don't remodel their home very often and guess who knows it? That is correct, the contractors know it and quite often they capitalize on it. Task was to add...
05/20/2015

The wash machine designed prior to 1999 typically uses 30-35 gallons per load. If you do laundry daily as most familes do, that is 12,775 gallons of water use enough to fill a complete in-ground pool. Modern machines use less water and is more efficient. It cuts down the usage to 10-20 gallons...
05/26/2015

Living in a small space poses many challenges from an interior design perspective. Too much furniture and your home feels small and cluttered. Too little and you lack the functionality you need for day-to-day living.From furniture placement to controlling clutter, maximizing what you have is a m...
07/30/2015

How To Find The Right Carpet Cleaner For Your Home If you want to have clean carpets, then you don't want to just go and hire any company you find in the yellow pages in Cheyenne. You want to know what goes into keeping clean carpets and what exactly to look for in a good company. Keep reading to...
06/03/2015

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